The Leading Edge of Evolution

by Merci Gracia | May 16, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Create

Every person on this planet is the most evolved version that has ever existed of their particular DNA, culture, conditioning, and experience. Whatever the specifics of their adaptation, their characteristics have survived and been optimized to show up just as they...

Rise After Falling

by Merci Gracia | May 15, 2011 | Attention, Create, Effort

Japanese proverb: fall seven times, get up eight. What matters most, falling or getting up? It depends on how many times you get up. Rise and shine. Merci

Decide in Every Moment

by Merci Gracia | May 14, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Authenticity, Beliefs, Change, Perception

Every instant provides an opportunity to redefine yourself. How you feel right now is a continuation from all the previous moments. This understanding frees you to develop new ways of seeing yourself. The sky is the limit. Merci

Resistance is Futile

by Merci Gracia | May 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Change, Create, Flow, Focus, Gratitude, Harmony, Loose, Perception

When your self-image does not match the feedback you receive from the world, try something new. Rather than resist and defend, open to the message as a gift. When you accept the reality of the situation as it is, you’re truly ready to change it. Correct and...

Your Conditioning Creates Your Reality

by Merci Gracia | May 12, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Balance, Beliefs, Discernment

Two people can experience the same situation in drastically different ways. Each person projects their own filters, beliefs and values onto the external phenomena. Right and wrong is not so clear-cut. Once you understand this, it’s a lot harder to be...

Be Open

by Merci Gracia | May 8, 2011 | Abundance, Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Understanding

It takes curiosity to learn. The more you open, the more you listen, the more you learn. Opening your mind to the ideas of others requires a vulnerability and also opens the door to a deeper and more genuine appreciation of the intelligence and wisdom around you. Open...